The Express Restaurant - Italian Eatery

349 Grays Rd, Hamilton
(905) 560-1475

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Risotto Alla Vegetariana
Rigatoni Bolognese Pasta
Tomato Bocconcini Salad
Country-Style Bruschetta
Grilled Vegetable Salad
Spaghetti Aglio E Olio
Quattro Stagioni Pizza
Fettuccine Alfredo
Chicken Tetrazzini
Fettuccine Marinara

Menu

Featured items
Penne Bolognese
Freshly ground pork, beef & veal simmered in a rich hearty tomato sauce
Gnocchi Rosé
Gnocchi tossed in a subtle mix of our tomato & alfredo sauce
Fettuccine Alfredo
Classic white wine cream reduction.
Bread and Butter
A loaf of our signature baguette and whipped butter
Classic Caesar
Crisp romaine leaves tossed in a creamy garlic dressing topped with in-house croutons.
Caramel Carrot Cheesecake
Fresh Cheesecake layered with Chunks of Carrot Cake and Caramel
Country -Style Bruschetta
Toasted bread topped with diced tomatoes, onions, oregano, garlic, parmesan and balsamic glaze.
Chicken Parmigiana
Breaded chicken breast served on a bed of classic tomato sauce & topped with melted mozzarella served with a side spaghetti in tomato/basil sauce
Spaghetti Con Polpette
Freshly ground pork, beef and veal meatballs (4) tossed in our fresh tomato sauce
Chicken Pesto Pizza
Thin crust with tomato and basil pesto sauce blend, mozzarella, chicken breast, red onions and mushrooms.

Allergen Information and Disclaimers
Allergies and Intolerances
Menu descriptions do not include every ingredient, please specify of any food allergies or dietary restrictions in special instructions when placing the order

Popular Items
Chicken Parmigiana
Breaded chicken breast served on a bed of classic tomato sauce & topped with melted mozzarella served with a side spaghetti in tomato/basil sauce
Hot Steamed Mussels
Fresh PEI mussels steamed in your choice of tomato sauce or white wine and lemon sauce.
Mare Monte
A delicious combination of sautéed shrimp with mushrooms and spinach served in a white wine, goat cheese lemon sauce atop fresh crostini.
Spaghetti Allo Scoglio
Mussels, calamari, and shrimp served in your choice of tomato or white wine & lemon sauce.
Salmone Alla Romana
Pan seared salmon steak topped with basil pesto and fresh lemon wedges accompanied served on a bed of seasonal vegetables
Grilled Marinated Calamari
Calamari grilled on our open grill set atop a bed of crisp mixed greens with aioli dipping sauce
Penne Rose
Penne tossed in a mix of tomato & alfredo sauce

Antipasti
Garlic Bread
Country -Style Bruschetta
Toasted bread topped with diced tomatoes, onions, oregano, garlic, parmesan and balsamic glaze.
Bread and Butter
A loaf of our signature baguette and whipped butter
Soup of the Day
Hot Steamed Mussels
Fresh PEI mussels steamed in your choice of tomato sauce or white wine and lemon sauce.
Mare Monte
A delicious combination of sautéed shrimp with mushrooms and spinach served in a white wine, goat cheese lemon sauce atop fresh crostini.
Grilled Marinated Calamari
Calamari grilled on our open grill set atop a bed of crisp mixed greens with aioli dipping sauce
Garlic Bread with Mozzarella

Insalate
Classic Caesar
Crisp romaine leaves tossed in a creamy garlic dressing topped with in-house croutons.
Tomato Bocconcini Salad
Fresh tomato & bocconcini with basil served with assorted greens tossed in our signature balsamic vinaigrette
Seasoned Tossed Greens
Assorted greens tossed in our signature balsamic vinaigrette.
Grilled Vegetable Salad
Grilled zucchini, peppers and eggplant with seasoned tossed greens and our balsamic vinaigrette topped with goat cheese and sun dried tomato drizzle.

Wood Oven Pizzas (All our pizzas are 12 inches and 8 slices)
Margherita Pizza
Thin crust with tomato sauce, mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, bocconcini, oregano, garlic, and basil drizzle.
Pepperoni Pizza
Thin crust with tomato sauce, mozzarella and pepperoni.
Tutta Carne Pizza
Thin crust with tomato sauce, mozzarella, sausage, pancetta, prosciutto & pepperoni
Cheese Pizza
Thin crust with tomato sauce and mozzarella
La Diavola Pizza
Thin crust with tomato sauce, mozzarella, hot Italian sausage and our famous in-house pepperoncino.
Hawaiian Pizza
Thin crust with tomato sauce, mozzarella, pineapple, red onions & prosciutto.
Chicken Pesto Pizza
Thin crust with tomato and basil pesto sauce blend, mozzarella, chicken breast, red onions and mushrooms.
Bianca Alla Patate
Thin crust with garlic oil, mozzarella, thinly sliced potatoes, rosemary and sun dried tomato drizzle.
Charred Veggie Pizza
Thin crust with tomato sauce, mozzarella, spinach, mushrooms, goat cheese, grilled zucchini and peppers.
Canadiana Pizza
Thin crust with tomato sauce, mozzarella, shrimp, calamari, mussels & spinach
Quattro Stagioni Pizza
Thin crust with tomato sauce, mozzarella, prosciutto, artichokes, black olives and mushrooms.
Polpette Pizza
Thin crust with tomato sauce, mozzarella, meatballs, spinach, red peppers & red onions

Wood Oven Calzones
Canadiana Calzone
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, mushrooms & green peppers
Pepperoni Calzone
Tomato sauce, mozzarella and pepperoni.
Tutta Carne Calzone
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, sausage, pancetta, prosciutto & pepperoni
La Diavola Calzone
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, hot Italian sausage and in-house pepperoncino.
Polpette Calzone
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, meatballs, spinach, red peppers & red onions.
Cheese Calzone
Tomato sauce and mozzarella
Margherita Calzone
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, oregano, bocconcini sliced tomatoes, garlic & basil
Charred Veggie Calzone
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, spinach, mushrooms, goat cheese, grilled zucchini & pepper.
Hawaiian Calzone
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, pineapple, red onions & prosciutto.
Bianca Alla Patate Calzone
Garlic oil, mozzarella, asiago, thinly sliced potatoes, rosemary & sun-dried tomato drizzle.
Quattro Stagioni Calzone
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, prosciutto, artichokes, black olives & mushrooms.
Chicken Pesto Calzone
Tomato & basil pesto sauce blend, mozzarella, chicken breast, red onions & mushrooms

Pastas
Gnocchi Rosé
Gnocchi tossed in a subtle mix of our tomato & alfredo sauce
Fettuccine Alfredo
Classic white wine cream reduction.
Penne Bolognese
Freshly ground pork, beef & veal simmered in a rich hearty tomato sauce
Risotto alla Vegetariana
Italian Arborio rice enveloped with primavera vegetables, mushrooms & spinach
Penne Alla Carbonara
Pancetta, black pepper & parmesan in an egg yolk cream sauce
Spaghetti Aglio Olio Pepperoncino
Garlic sautéed with extra virgin olive oil, paprika & our famous in-house pepperoncino
Fettuccine Pesto
In-House Fettucine tossed in basil pesto sauce topped with sprinkled goat cheese.
Chicken Tetrazzini
In-house Fettuccine tossed with Chicken, baby spinach, mushrooms & peppers in a classic creamy Alfredo sauce
Lobster Ravioli
Fresh lobster ravioli served with assorted sautéed vegetables served in a creamy rose sauce
Ravioli Brasato di Manzo
Braised beef ravioli with sautéed mushrooms, onions and rosemary tossed in a red wine demi glace reduction
Penne All'Arrabbiatta
Tomato sauce, sautéed garlic and pepperoncino.
Spaghetti Con Polpette
Freshly ground pork, beef and veal meatballs (4) tossed in our fresh tomato sauce
Spaghetti Alla Milanese
Shrimp sautéed with olive oil, garlic, onions and diced tomatoes served in a white wine lemon reduction.
Ravioli Alla Toscana
Cheese ravioli with sautéed mushrooms, onions and spinach served in a spicy tomato sauce
Spaghetti in Tomato Sauce
Classic Tomato Sauce
Spaghetti Primavera
Fresh sautéed vegetables tossed in a light white wine & sun-dried tomato/basil sauce
Spaghetti Allo Scoglio
Mussels, calamari, and shrimp served in your choice of tomato or white wine & lemon sauce.
Penne Rose
Penne tossed in a mix of tomato & alfredo sauce

Entrées
Petto di Pollo
Dusted & pan-seared chicken breast topped with a white wine mushroom cream sauce served with side penne in alfredo sauce
Chicken Parmigiana
Breaded chicken breast served on a bed of classic tomato sauce & topped with melted mozzarella served with a side spaghetti in tomato/basil sauce
Chicken Marsala
Dusted & pan-seared chicken breast simmered in Marsala sauce served on a bed of seasonal vegetables
Veal Parmigiana
Breaded veal cutlet served on a bed of classic tomato sauce & topped with melted mozzarella served with a side penne in tomato/basil sauce
Salmone Alla Romana
Pan seared salmon steak topped with basil pesto and fresh lemon wedges accompanied served on a bed of seasonal vegetables

Dessert
Chocolate Brownie
Vegan & Gluten Free
Caramel Carrot Cheesecake
Fresh Cheesecake layered with Chunks of Carrot Cake and Caramel
Almond Biscotti (6 pieces)

Kids' Menu
Fettuccini Alfredo (Kids)
Spaghetti Aglio-Olio (Kids)
Penne Bolognese (Kids)
Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce (Kids)
Penne with Butter (Kids)
Penne Rosé (Kids)

Beverages
Coke
Ginger Ale
Root Beer
Iced Tea
Diet Coke
Brio Chinotto
San Benedetto Natural Water (750ml)
Sprite
San Pellegrino Carbonated Water (750ml)

Alcoholic Beverages
Donini Chardonnay, 1000 mL bottled white wine (12.5%25 ABV)
Light & Crisp- Italy
Villa Marchesi Pinot Grigio, 750mL bottled white wine (12.0%25 ABV)
Light & Crisp from Italy.
Absolut Vodka, 375 mL bottled Vodka (40.0%25 ABV)
Smooth & Spicy
Ruffino Chianti, 750mL bottled red wine (12.5%25 ABV)
Medium-bodied & Fruity from Italy.
Peroni, 330mL bottled beer (5.1%25 ABV)
Lager- Italy.
Black River Malbec, 750mL bottled red wine (13.5%25 ABV)
Full-bodied & Smooth wine from Argentina.
Alexander Keith's, 6pk-341mL bottled beer (5.0%25 ABV)
Lager- Canada.
Jacob's Creek Moscato, 750mL bottled white wine (7.5%25 ABV)
Off-dry & Fruity from Australia.
Canadian, 6pk-341mL bottled beer (5.0%25 ABV)
Lager- Canada.
Tito's Handmade, 375 mL bottled Vodka (40.0%25 ABV)
Smooth and Creamy- USA
Leaping Horse Cabernet Sauvignon, 750mL bottled red wine (12.5%25 ABV)
Full-bodied & Smooth from California.
Crown Royal, 375mL bottled whiskey (40.0%25 ABV)
Subtle and Sweet- Canada
Peroni, 6pk-330mL bottled beer (5.1%25 ABV)
Lager- Italy.
Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio, 750mL bottled white wine (12.0%25 ABV)
Light & Crisp from Italy.
Bacardi Gold, 375mL bottled rumm (40.0%25 ABV)
Subtle & Sweet - Puerto Rico.
Canadian, 341mL bottled beer (5.0%25 ABV)
Lager- Canada.
Corona, 6pk-330mL bottled beer (4.6%25 ABV)
Lager - Mexico.
Heineken, 6pk-330mL bottled beer (5.0%25 ABV)
Lager- Netherlands.
Lupi Reali Montepulciano D'Abruzzo DOC Organic, 750mL bottled red wine (12.5%25 ABV)
Medium-bodied & Fruity wine from Italy.
Ascheri Barbera D'Alba, 750mL bottled red wine (14.0%25 ABV)
Full-bodied & Smooth from Italy.
McManis Cabernet Sauvignon, 750mL bottled red wine (13.5%25 ABV)
Full-bodied & Smooth from California.
Vineland Estates Semi-Dry Riesling, 750mL bottled white wine (9.0%25 aBV)
Light & Crisp from Ontario.
Leaping Horse Chardonnay, 750mL bottled white wine (13.5%25 ABV)
Medium-bodied from California
Cabert Prosecco Extra Dry, 750mL bottled white wine (11.0%25 ABV)
Light and fruity from Italy.
Alexander Keith's, 341mL bottled beer (5.0%25 ABV)
Lager- Canada.
Coors Light, 341mL bottled beer (5.0%25 ABV)
Lager- Canada.
Audio/Visual Collective Arts, 473mL canned beer (4.8%25 ABV)
Lager- Canada.
Heineken, 330mL bottled beer (5.0%25 ABV)
Lager- Netherlands.
Stella Artois, 330mL bottled beer (5.0%25 ABV)
Lager- Belgium.
Mill Street Organic, 341mL bottled beer (4.2%25 ABV)
Lager- Canada.
Corona, 330mL bottled beer (4.6%25 ABV)
Lager - Mexico.
Birra Moretti, 330mL bottled beer (4.6%25 ABV)
Lager- Italy.
Coors Light, 6pk-341mL bottled beer (5.0%25 ABV)
Lager- Canada.
Audio/Visual Collective Arts, 6pk-473mL canned beer (4.8%25 ABV)
Lager- Canada.
Stella Artois, 6pk-330mL bottled beer (5.0%25 ABV)
Lager- Belgium.
Mill Street Organic, 6pk-341mL bottled beer (4.2%25 ABV)
Lager- Canada.
Birra Moretti, 6pk-330mL bottled beer (4.6%25 ABV)
Lager- Italy.
Smirnoff Vodka, 750 mL bottled Vodka (40.0%25 ABV)
Canadian Club, 375 mL bottled whisky (40.0%25 ABV)
Subtle & Sweet - Canada.
Canadian Club, 750mL bottled whisky (40.0%25 ABV)
Subtle & Sweet -Ontario.
Forty Creek, 375 mL bottled whiskey (40.0%25 ABV)
Forty Creek, 750mL bottled whiskey (40.0%25 ABV)
Medium & Spicy - Canada
Bacardi White Superior, 375mL bottled rumm (40.0%25 ABV)
Subtle & Sweet - Puerto Rico.
Bacardi Black, 750 mL bottled rumm (40.0%25 ABV)
Tanqueray, 750mL bottled Gin (40.0%25 ABV)
Medium & Juniper- United Kingdom
Smirnoff Vodka, 375 mL bottled Vodka (40.0%25 ABV)
Clean & Classic
White Claw, 473 mL Can cooler Mango (5.0%25 ABV)
Mango
White Claw, 473mL Can cooler Black Cherry (5.0%25 ABV)
Black Cherry
Speri Valpolicella Ripasso-Organic, 750mL bottled red wine (13.5%25 ABV)
Fruity flavours & spicy from Italy.
White Claw, 473 mL Can Cooler Watermelon (5.0%25 ABV)
Watermelon
Crown Royal, 750mL bottled whiskey (40.0%25 ABV)
Subtle & Sweet - Canada.
HIP Vodka Black, 750 mL bottled Vodka (40.0%25 ABV)
Light citrus
White Claw, 473mL Can cooler Raspberry (5.0%25 ABV)
Raspberry
Absolut, 750mL bottled vodka (40.0%25 ABV)
Clean & Classic - Sweden.
Tito's Handmade, 750mL bottled Vodka (40.0%25 ABV)
Smooth & Creamy- USA.
Bacardi White Superior, 750mL bottled rum (40.0%25 ABV)
Subtle & Sweet - Puerto Rico.
Bacardi Gold, 750mL bottled rum (40.0%25 ABV)
Subtle & Sweet - Puerto Rico.
Courvoisier VS Cognac, 750mL bottled Gin (40.0%25 ABV)
Medium & Fruity-France

Allergen Information and Disclaimers
Allergies and Intolerances
Menu descriptions do not include every ingredient, please specify of any food allergies or dietary restrictions in special instructions when placing the order

Grilled Panini
Prosciutto Classico Panini
Thinly sliced aged prosciutto, sliced tomato, arugula, roasted peppers and bocconcini.
Veal Parmersan Panini
Breaded veal cutlet, tomato sauce, parmesan & mozzarella
Pollo Fresco Panini
Marinated chicken breast, spinach, green peppers, parmesan, pepperoncino and mozzarella cheese.
Steak Panini
Thinly sliced steak, mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, sautéed onions & peppers
Vegetariana Panini
Grilled & marinated eggplant, zucchini & peppers with goat cheese & pesto mayo
Polpette Panini
Fresh sliced in-house meatballs, tomato sauce, parmesan and mozzarella
Chicken Parmesan Panini
Breaded chicken cutlet, tomato sauce, parmesan & mozzarella

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Recent Reviews

We have hosted many events there in the pasted 2 years. Over the weekend we hosted our daughter's confirmation and everything was amazing. Sonny and Arhan along with the rest of the staff are great. The food is always tasty and fresh and enjoyed by all our guests. Thank you to the Express for making our events Stress free.
November 2025
I was in town for the Hamilton Marathon and enjoyed Hamilton's broad selection of Italian restaurants in my carb load. This was my third and final pasta meal, the night before the race.

I got the fettuccini pesto and it was very good, with a bright basil and garlic character to the pesto. The serving was large and definitely the best value of the pasta meals I got in Hamilton. I'd been especially excited to try their fettuccini -- I make my own fettuccini...
November 2025
We booked a large party there a few weeks ago. Communication for booking with Sunny was very good. We were seated in the front room which gave us some privacy. Aryan was our server. He was very attentive and did a great job. The food was good. It came out hot and made to order. We are a family of mostly Italians so we are a hard sell in an Italian eatery. The staff made our evening very memorable.
October 2025

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The Express Restaurant - Italian Eatery

349 Grays Rd, Hamilton, ON L8E 2Z1
(905) 560-1475